Tens of thousands of British expats told their Barclaycards will be cancelled if their card is inactive for six months

Tens of thousands of British expats have been told their Barclaycards will be cancelled.

The firm has written to customers saying their cards will be withdrawn if they haven’t used them for six months and cannot provide a UK address.

A spokesman said: ‘We periodically review accounts and if we become aware that a customer hasn’t used theirs for more than six months, we’ll close it, after giving them time to make alternative arrangements.’

Furious: The changes could leave some people stranded

But furious Money Mail readers fear the changes could leave them stranded. One retired couple, who live in Italy, fear they will struggle to obtain credit elsewhere if their card is stopped.

Representative example: If you spend £200 at a purchase interest rate of 18.9% p.a. (variable) your representative rate will be 18.9% APR (variable). Credit limits and terms may vary based on your individual circumstances. Balance transfer offers and introductory fees limited to transfer made with 60/90 days of account opening. See product specific T&Cs.